-- Thank you, South Alabama, for the beautiful new entrances on University and Old Shell Road. They’re beautiful. Thank you. I enjoyed looking at it.

Sail the friendly seas

-- Those of us who work at the cruise line may be “dumped” out in the street in October, but we will continue to do our jobs with smiles on our faces at every sailing.

Now spend our money wisely

-- Taxpayers need to pay close attention now to how the school board spends our tax dollars. Just remember, we are watching you, and we expect you to spend our tax dollars wisely.

‘Backward thinking’

-- I cannot believe that people are still saying schools don’t need more money. They always blame things on the school board or superintendent. No wonder companies don’t want to settle here. We have a segment of the population that is proud to exhibit backward thinking.

Plenty involved with schools

-- My interest in my kids’ education has nothing to do with the fact they attend a free public school. Many of us parents are heavily involved and gladly volunteer our time to be part of their lives at school. Our great principal, wonderful teachers and parents make up an important team for our children’s future. Some parents just choose not to be involved, and that’s their mistake.

Voted against

-- I was calling about the taxes on the property owners in Mobile County that have been renewed. I voted against it because everybody and their brother get to vote for this tax but it’s only on the property owners.

Back to the important stuff

-- I’m delighted that the tax renewal for schools has been approved. Now Saraland High School can get on with the business of hiring a new football coach. Priorities are priorities!

More should have voted

-- I think it’s a disgrace that we didn’t have more people coming out and voting for the school tax. They evidently can’t read because the tax has been going on for years. This was just a renewal. You people who have children and grandchildren who sat on their lazy you-know-whats, what is the matter with you?

Quit arguing

-- Let’s please quit arguing over who goes to private and public schools. As the old saying goes, you get out of something what you put into it. Also, we have two far more serious issues to worry about: bullying by teachers and students.

Shameful

-- Shame, shame to the vandals that hit Africatown. I don’t understand that at all.

The neighborhood has changed

-- I’ve lived on my street for 35 years, and they picked up a prostitute a few days ago two doors down from me. We know they are dealing drugs from this house, but nothing seems to be done. I can’t get no help, and I’m afraid.

This ain’t no hay ride

-- I totally agree with the caller who voiced their concern about Mobilians’ dress at cultural events. As a season ticket holder of both the symphony and the opera, I am appalled at the appearance of Mobilians. They appear at events dressed as if they are attending an outdoor barbecue activity.